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This book contains a collection of poems that trace the monumental change in fortune for a man who was losing site of hope. The poems share the dark, desperate moments as well as the bright, beautiful ones that revived his hope for love and saved him from a deep well that he felt he was destined to live in for the rest of his life.
This collection of poems shows that no matter how bad it seems, there is a greater power at work that will take care of you. So just breathe, be present and continue forward.
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My Vicissitude - Derek Kunzman
This book is dedicated to my wife, Lauren.
Lauren, you have truly been my guiding light that has led me out of a dark, depressing place I thought I would never escape. You are my light, my best friend, and the love of my life. I have never laughed with someone so much and enjoyed everything in life in such a magical way as I do with you. It is to you, my love, that I dedicate this collection of poems. I love you.
These two small collections of poems were written during a three-year period where I was exposed to something that I wasn't as familiar with as I once thought. I was living alone for the first time. I always had roommates before. I had just started a new job as a personal trainer making just enough money to pay rent, bills, buy cans of tuna, rice, and max out a credit card.
Being alone for the first time was liberating,
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